These are the locations of the temperature measurements that are used to monitor the Surface Temperature. The data on land comes from the weather stations. Over water surface marine observational records are collected from ships, buoys, and other platform types. This NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #datavisualization runs from January through November 2023.
🌍 Some areas of the Earth have sparse hydromet observation and this is a challenge that not only impacts local communities but also has global implications.
The lack of robust hydromet data hampers accurate #weather forecasting, #climatechange analysis, and #disasterpreparedness. In regions prone to #extremeweather events, this data scarcity can lead to inadequate warning systems, affecting millions. The impact on #agriculture, #watermanagement, and ecosystem services is profound, influencing #economicstability and #publicsafety.
Recognizing this, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is actively working to bridge these gaps and reduce #inequality. Through partnerships and technology integration, the #WMO seeks to strengthen observation networks, enhance data sharing, and support capacity building. These efforts aim to foster resilience against climate-related hazards and inform #sustainabledevelopment policies.
Initiatives like #earlywarningsforall and Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) aim to address financial and technical barriers data collection and analysis for a comprehensive global coverage that leaves no region behind.
Let's support and engage with #WMO, #earlywarningsforall and #SOFF initiatives, contributing to a more resilient and informed world. 🌐💧
